Best Fried Mushrooms in Johor Bahru (JB)

This picture-perfect restaurant has always pleased the locals with a myriad of South and North Indian dishes that are nothing but authentic and delicious. The menu is pretty extensive but if mushroom is your jam, there are two options that does not disappoint – Mushroom Butter Masala and Mushroom Pepper Masala. As per the name, the first rendition is made with a creamier butter gravy while its counterpart sports nice peppery punch. Also, the texture of the morsels is well-kept plump and juicy, certainly the best way to enjoy mushroom. Be it briyani, spongy naans or banana leaf rice sets, these mushroom dishes would do the trick. 

Situated smack in the middle of Bandar Baru Uda, Tooplates has been drawing over a diverse crowd with a melange of local and Western dishes. The real deal here is whetting your appetite before heading to the mains. Mushroom soup and garlic bread seems to be main appeal here but that does not mean their fried oyster mushroom should be overlooked. Deep fried to perfection, the golden morsels is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside while the sauce that tows along only help notch the flavours further. 

During both lunch and dinner hours, this renowned restaurant is where vegetarian advocates head to bloat their tummy. As per the name, the health-centric menu appeal is as much about quality as about quantity. Among the most ordered item is their stir-fried mushroom – chunks of abalone mushrooms are fried with a sweet-and-sour sauce, then a handful of pineapples and chillies are thrown in for additional colour and flavour. If you’re on belt-tightening budget, a mound of white rice is more than enough to get you going and if you're not, you have a field day. Their mocked meat options are worth mentioning too. 

No Japanese food lover could go wrong at Furusato Japanese Restaurant, as they have put together a Japanese-influenced interior and sheer spread of authentic dishes. Aside from the regular runners, the kitchen have got their finger on the pulse for mushrooms too. Slices of shitake mushrooms are breaded then deep-fried to crispy goodness, then basted with homemade sauce and a generous serving of Bonito flakes. Somewhat a marriage of mushroom and Takoyaki. The variation of taste and texture makes it good on its own but it works even better when paired with their curry rice, rather more fulfilling too. 

Conveniently located in a corner lot along Jalan Kuning, Sugar on Top has been making waves with Western fare that a punched up with the kitchen’s creativity. The menu comprises a fair share for both sweet tooths and savoury hunters. Kick start your meal with their fried mushroom, a medley of diced potatoes and juicy mushrooms that are deftly fried to crispy on the outside yet retaining the chewiness inside. Done cleaning the platter, you may plunge headlong into their Mentaiko Burger, charcoal waffles or hearty pastas in a chic and cosy atmosphere. 

For numerous years, Ah Sing Lok Lok has garnered a strong reputation as the place to be if you’re looking for a full-fledged lok lok. The sheer selection of meats, seafood and vegetables that are threaded into skewers will leave you mind-boggled. No one steps out of this lok lok realm without chomping down their fried enoki and oyster mushrooms. Sporting a nice crunch, these golden morsels are best enjoyed dipped into a host of sauces – sweet-sour, salty-sweet, hot and ultra-hot. Since the prices are wallet-friendly, feel free to eat to your heart’s content.